Nebraska 2026 races

How to vote in Nebraska

General election: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026. Dates below are for that election, from official state election sources; rules can change, so confirm with the linked source.

Registration deadline: Register online or by mail by Oct 16; in person by 6 p.m. local time Oct 23. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Early voting: Early in-person voting Oct 5–Nov 2. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Absentee / mail voting: Request a mailed early-voting ballot by 6 p.m. Oct 23; include your license/state ID number, a copy of photo ID, or a reasonable-impediment certification. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Voter ID: Photo ID with name and photo (driver's license/state ID, passport, military, tribal, and certain school, government or care-facility IDs). Expired IDs are accepted. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Find your polling place / sample ballot: Official voter lookup (check registration; many states also show your polling place and sample ballot here) · Official state election website (links from the state lists on vote.gov; accessed Oct 16, 2026)

On your ballot

All 93 Nebraska counties

Local and district races for every county, with sources.

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U.S. Senate (Pete Ricketts running again)

Pete Ricketts (R) vs. Dan Osborn (I) + 3 other candidates. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

Pete Ricketts0Position changes0 reversals1 unclearDan Osborn1Position change0 reversals

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Governor (Jim Pillen running again)

Jim Pillen (R) vs. Lynne Walz (D) + 2 other candidates. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

Jim Pillen0Position changes0 reversalsLynne Walz0Position changes0 reversals

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Candidate profiles

Every candidate we list for Nebraska's statewide races, with background, positions and votes.

U.S. Senate

Pete RickettsRepublican · Incumbent Dan OsbornIndependent Chuck ConboyAmerica First Mike MarvinLegal Marijuana Now Robin RichardsWorking People

Governor

Jim PillenRepublican · Incumbent Lynne WalzDemocratic Rick BeardLegal Marijuana Now Brett LindstromAmerica First

Local and district races: every Nebraska county. U.S. House races are not yet listed for Nebraska.

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